By the time I met with Harshad, I had applied to 4 different schools, with fairly dismal results (3 rejections, 1 waitlist). While I thought I had a fairly good story, Harshad clearly spotted areas that could have been perceived as "weak" on my application and other areas that needed to be either fleshed out more or highlighted. When tackling my weaker areas, he always kept a can-do attitude and continuously encouraged me through the application. When stumped over an essay point, Harshad got me on a call and we worked through the essay prompt and brainstormed ideas for me to use!

Harshad was never afraid to tell me what he really thought, and I appreciated that immensely, even when I had to choose between the better-fit school and my dream city. Ultimately ended up in a T10 school, which turned out to be the right school for me, with so much thanks for Harshad!

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Strengths:

Extensive Content Library: Offers a wealth of material relevant to a diverse range of applicants.
On-the-Go Availability: Conveniently accessible whenever and wherever you need it.
Cohesive Application Frameworks: Provides clear guidance to help you craft a unified and compelling application.
Built-In Tools: Streamlines the process with features designed to support every step of your application journey.

Would make the product better:

Navigational and interface functionalities.

It made the application process much more structured for me. As I progressed through each module (a cluster of pre-recorded videos by MBAadmissions President, Jeremy Shinwald), I gained a clear sense of what I needed to focus on and how best to allocate my time. I also discovered plenty of valuable insights within the videos, which helped me approach my application with greater intention.

Another point worth mentioning is how attentive Jeremy and his team were. They proactively reached out to solicit feedback on their tool and, upon receiving my comments, were quick to address them. They even mentioned incorporating some of my recommendations into their upcoming platform updates.

Overall, I believe OnTrack is a cost-effective product. I initially did not want to spend on a consultant program because the expense felt too burdensome, but OnTrack turned out to be a worthwhile investment.

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Strengths:

The school package made the application process significantly smoother by allowing me to collaborate closely with Susan every step of the way. With her guidance, every component of my application was thoughtfully addressed, making me feel fully supported and boosting my confidence to perform at my best. From our initial 30-minute consultation, I knew working with Susan would be a game-changer—we connected immediately, and I felt truly understood. Her ability to help me connect the dots and craft my story in a unique and compelling way was invaluable. Additionally, mbaMission's supplementary resources, such as the onTrack video modules, mock interviews, and school-specific guides, played a crucial role in navigating this rigorous process successfully.

Would make the product better:

Given the high price point of these services, I believe it would be invaluable if a portion of the fees supported scholarships for applicants from marginalized backgrounds. This would provide them with the opportunity to work with exceptional consultants like Susan, helping to level the playing field and ensure that everyone has a fair chance when applying to these competitive MBA programs.

Working with Susan has been nothing short of life changing —and I mean that wholeheartedly. After two years of feeling lost in the MBA application process as an international EU student unfamiliar with its complexities, Susan illuminated the path-my path. She empowered me to believe in myself, own my narrative, and boldly tell my story.

With patience, candor, and an unwavering sense of purpose, she coached me into someone who stands taller, speaks with clarity, and believes in herself. From the initial brainstorming to the countless essay drafts and eventually, interview preparation, she provided unwavering support every step of the way. Thanks to her guidance, I was accepted into four top MBA programs—two with scholarships. Beyond admissions success, Susan has strengthened my sense of self-worth, deepened my sense of purpose, and sharpened my ability to drive meaningful change.

If you're seeking an exceptionally smart, knowledgeable, and purpose-driven coach to guide you through the MBA journey, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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I decided to apply to business school a little later in life than (I believe) most people do. Having started to work full time early on, in the industry I have always been passionate about, I had never heard of MBA programs until I decided to make a career change. The chance of potentially studying in a top business program was a tangible path moving forward and I decided to dive in. As an international applicant with a non-traditional background, I realized I needed support along the application process if I wanted to improve my chances of success - that is when I crossed paths with mbaMission and Julie-Anne.

From the very start, Julie-Anne shared plenty of useful insights in terms of establishing a reasonable and efficient timeline for getting things ready to submit applications. As we started working on my resume, she was able to articulate feedbacks in a candid and effective way, ensuring there was always improvement after each interaction between the two of us. However, she helped me the MOST (yes, it was a lot of help) with my essays. After going through a couple of brainstorming sessions, she was able to identify specific situations and examples to be used in my essays which I would have never been able to identify by myself. After pointing me out in the right direction, she supported me with actionable feedback in every draft along the way, helping me hone each essay based on the specific prompts of each school. After the essays were ready, we worked together on short answers, and the other parts of the application process.

In my opinion, Julie-Anne’s support was instrumental to my success during application season. I applied to 6 of the M7 schools in R1, and have just accepted an offer from one of them.

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Susan was a pleasure to work with. She was candid about my candidacy at The University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and she helped me develop a great plan to eventually get accepted. As someone who made the decision later in life to pursue an MBA, I was a bit out of touch with what admissions counselors looked for in an applicant. Susan was really great at detailing the most effective way to develop my application narrative based on my education and professional history, and worked overtime to make sure I told that story in the best way possible. I was extremely happy with her service and would recommend her to anyone that wants to ensure they put their best foot forward.

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Strengths:

Susan is responsive, thorough, nuanced and very supportive.

Would make the product better:

Nothing

Susan is the best - I had a complicated story that needed to be told with nuance, and she helped me craft a really compelling narrative for my admissions essays in just a few weeks. She helped me to strike the right "tone", something I was worried wouldn't even be possible. She was also incredibly emotionally supportive as I was dealing with some stressful circumstances in the background during my applications. She genuinely cares about her clients, and even after I got my acceptances, she was eager to help me think through the pros / cons of each program.

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Strengths:

- Knowledgeable about the process
- Ability to help craft as story in essays
- Calm and Compassionate

Would make the product better:

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Susan was extremely knowledge about the MBA process but maintained a very calm demeanor throughout. She was always available for any and all questions and never made me feel stupid for asking what I thought were silly questions. Without her, I would not have been able to pull out the best version of myself to craft my narrative during the various essays revision processes. She is one of the major reasons I had a successful and fruitful MBA journey.

I can't recommend her enough for any aspiring MBA applicants, and she will very likely be a net positive for anyone thinking of applying and more than provides value for the cost.

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Debbie was instrumental to my successful MBA applications. I signed up for her 3-school package, and applied to 3 schools independently. Used in conjunction with the OnTrack resource, I felt well supported in the application process for all of my applications. She was very organized and guided me through each step in the process. After each of our initial brainstorming sessions, I had the necessary guidance to start my essays for each school, and her feedback on each essay helped improve my writing clarity. I do think that in order to make the best use of these services, you need to be very committed to the process and invest the necessary time to engage with brainstorming, essay drafting, etc. With that in mind, highly recommend Debbie!

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I had an absolutely incredible experience working with Debbie! I went into the MBA applications process with very little confidence and a lot of fear given my undergraduate admission experience. I had intro sessions with a few potential counselors, but after my session with Debbie, I knew she was the one I wanted to work with. I was drawn to Debbie’s positive attitude, calmness, and pursuit of excellence. Although the price seems high, Debbie, and the structure of the mbaMission package, quickly helped me gain the confidence back and kept me on track.

I worked on 3 schools with Debbie. Debbie knows how to identify what makes you stand out as an applicant and is extremely effective in helping translate that into your essays. She is kind, understanding, intelligent, and knows exactly what each school is looking for in their candidates. For each school, Debbie gave me highly effective and practical feedback with very impressive turnaround time. As someone who is very detail oriented, I asked so many questions and refined my work often -- Debbie guided me on every single part of each application and answered every single question right up until I hit submit. She helped me find my voice and craft applications that conveyed my best story, where I didn’t even think I had one.

I was not expecting any scholarships, but received a full scholarship from NYU Stern and $50,000 a year at CBS which was my top school. This, on top of the peace of mind that working with Debbie gave me, was well worth the price. I attribute much of this success to Debbie’s guidance and can’t emphasize enough how much I recommend her as a counselor. I felt like she was genuinely invested in my journey and was routing for me along the way!

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Michael's service is exactly what you need when facing tight but aggressive timeline. He worked very hard with me on my two applications. Usually I worked early in the morning and he worked throughout the day until late night so the next day in the morning I can pick up the pace and continue. He was also very responsive, detail-focused, and patient. He holds your hands tight during the process, so stick with the plan strictly as long as you are committed to it. Eventually, I met my two first-round deadlines with a less than one-month schedule, two interviews, and was admitted to my dream program .

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